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Artesia Bulldogs seek 31st state football title Saturday

The Bulldog Bowl in Artesia was quiet on Nov. 10, 2022. The Artesia Bulldogs start their journey for the 31st state football title on Nov. 12, 2022.

The Artesia Bulldogs hasn’t won a state football title in five years.

The team hopes to end that drought continuing its quest for this year’s championship in the 5A state football playoff quarterfinals Saturday at home against Albuquerque Valley.

The Vikings have never won a state football championship.

More:Powerhouse Artesia could seek return trip to State Championship in 2022

Here’s a breakdown of Saturday’s game.

Albuquerque Valley at Artesia

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Bulldog Bowl, 406 S. 16th St., Artesia, New Mexico

Records: Artesia 8-2, 3-0; Valley 8-3, 2-1

More:Thriller in the Bulldog Bowl! Matthew Saiz’s kickoff return pushes Artesia past Carlsbad

Last Week: Artesia was off; Valley 30, Miyamura 6

Broadcast: Radio-KSVP 990-AM, 93.7-FM

Live Coverage: Mike Smith on Twitter (@ArgusMichae)

Artesia head football coach Jeremy Maupin coached the Los Lunas Tigers before returning to coach the Bulldogs in 2021.

Top Players to Watch

Artesia: WR Peyton Greathouse (1,190 yards, 11 TDs receiving), RB-Jesse Leroch ( 420 yards, 6 TDs rushing)

Valley: RB, QB Caedan Jojola (833 yards rushing, 115 yards passing, 10 TDs rushing), QB-Julian Butkivich (1,330 yards, 20 TDs passing, 1 TD rushing)

The Scoop: Bulldogs begin quest for 31st state football title. Last title was 2017. Artesia is No. 1 seed in the 5A playoffs and Valley is the No. 8 seed.